Hempstead, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Washington County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,899
Population
899/sq mi density
$58,288
Median Income
$22,213 per capita
$145,700
Home Value
$292,752 Zillow
$1,282
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
448
Violent Crime/100K
1,503 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,288 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$145,700 home value, $1,282/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
448 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hempstead enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 899/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.1006°N, 96.0777°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sugar Land Regional (SGR) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in |
Hempstead has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 51°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.4").